Proverbs 26:5

King James 2000

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Cross References

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that has understanding will find him out.

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Romans 11:25

For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in.

John 8:7

So when they continued asking him, he lifted himself up, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Proverbs 26:12

See a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 26:4

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like unto him.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Proverbs 26:6

He that sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence.